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Pensock Family History

Pensock Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pennock, Peacock, Prisock, Penso, Penson, Pincock, Pinnock, Prysock

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Where is the Pensock family from?

You can see how Pensock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pensock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pensock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pensock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pensock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pensock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensock. 100% of Pensock men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pensock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Pensock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensock census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Pensock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Pensock. For the veterans among your Pensock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pensock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pensock in 1966 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensock ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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